Carme Rovira

Dr. Carme Rovira is a Researcher at the University of Barcelona, specializing in computational studies of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes). Her work focuses on understanding catalytic mechanisms using advanced simulation techniques like ab initio QM/MM and metadynamics. She collaborates with structural and chemical biology groups to elucidate enzyme action, particularly in glycoside hydrolases and glycosyltransferases.

Her research interests include enzymology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with applications in biofuel production and biotherapeutics. Key projects involve analyzing substrate interactions, transition states, and conformational transitions in enzymes to guide inhibitor design.

Dr. Rovira’s recent studies, published in Nature Communications, ACS Central Science, and Nature, highlight her contributions to understanding CAZyme mechanisms. Her methods bridge computational and experimental biology, advancing biocatalyst engineering and industrial biotechnology.

She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at institutions like King’s College London, contributing to departments such as Chemistry and Physics. Her work is part of initiatives like the CDT in Biological Physics Across Scales (BiPAS).